Civilizations self-destruct. The English historian, Arnold J. Toynbee, wrote, “Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” That goes for cities and countries too.
The West is facing an existential threat that is mainly brought on by a mix of suicidal empathy and collective guilt. Both of those are consequences of ignorance of history and stupidity. That said, I will not write off the West yet. The West has successfully triumphed over evil before. The West will defeat Islam too. I think the darkest hour has come but dawn is about to break.
What gives me hope? The young. Here’s one: @kiyahwillis. Her X profile says she is “Ex- Woke Leftist, Ex-Nonbinary | Current advocate for the secular liberal right | Fellow @ObjStdInstitute, Contributor @FreeBlckThought”
She posted the following on X:
If an ex-woke young woman can see what’s going on, there’s hope. The spirit is there, waiting to be revealed. I am reminded of this bit from Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem “Ulysses.”
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
About the Toynbee quote, I came across an analysis of it:
Civilizations often face external threats, such as invasions, natural disasters, or hostile neighbors, but Arnold J. Toynbee suggests that these are rarely the true causes of a civilization’s demise. Rather, the most significant dangers come from within. Toynbee’s assertion highlights how decline is typically precipitated by internal failings, mismanagement, and a loss of moral or cultural cohesion, rather than by abrupt annihilation at the hands of others. Societies collapse when they fail to adapt to new challenges or abandon the values and institutions that once provided strength and unity.
The metaphor of suicide implies a willful or at least conscious element, choices made or not made, opportunities deliberately ignored, and a kind of moral exhaustion. Often, powerful civilizations become complacent, resting on their past accomplishments and failing to recognize or respond to shifting circumstances. Corruption, internal conflict, loss of purpose, and erosion of once-vital traditions frequently sap their strength and lead to fragmentation. Leaders may become more interested in self-enrichment than the common good, citizens drift into apathy, and the bonds of trust and cooperation weaken.
Toynbee’s view is a warning against blaming outsiders for the collapse of societies. The real threat lies in a civilization’s inability to self-renew and face its problems honestly. When creativity and dynamism fade, when institutions fail to serve their purpose, and when the collective spirit of a people falters, decline becomes almost inevitable. History shows that even the mightiest societies can decay from the inside, not because they are overpowered by external enemies but because they lose the capacity or will to sustain themselves. Toynbee’s perspective is a call for vigilance, self-examination, and the ongoing renewal of core values that bind a community together, warning that neglect from within is far more dangerous than attacks from without. [Source: Fixquotes.com]
Time for music.
Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
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I totally reject the accusation that I’m an “islamophobe.” First, it’s a meaningless word. Hitchens said it best. It’s a word created by fascists, used by cowards, to manipulate morons.
You, Jay, are a coward. You don’t have the guts to use your own name to post a comment on a blog. Further you are a moron too. You know nothing about Islam. If you did, you would know that Islam is a death cult. It’s been in the business of wholesale murder for over 1400 years. If one doesn’t fear a death cult, one has to be a fucking moron.
My ancestors had to migrate out of Bengal because the death cult was going to kill them.
You, sir, are a fucking retard. Now fuck off beyond the point where the sign says, “You cannot fuck off beyond this point” but ign9ore that sign and keep fucking off, you retard.
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I totally reject the accusation that I’m an “islamophobe.” First, it’s a meaningless word. Hitchens said it best. It’s a word created by fascists, used by cowards, to manipulate morons.
You, Jay, are a coward. You don’t have the guts to use your own name to post a comment on a blog. Further you are a moron too. You know nothing about Islam. If you did, you would know that Islam is a death cult. It’s been in the business of wholesale murder for over 1400 years. If one doesn’t fear a death cult, one has to be a fucking moron.
My ancestors had to migrate out of Bengal because the death cult was going to kill them.
You, sir, are a fucking retard. Now fuck off beyond the point where the sign says, “You cannot fuck off beyond this point” but ign9ore that sign and keep fucking off, you retard.
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